Carlos Had Been Thinking of Setting Up a Graphic Design

question 62

Multiple Choice

Carlos had been thinking of setting up a graphic design service business for quite some time. He knew that he wanted to work at home and he now had several leads for prospective customers. He also knew how much money he needed to make to cover his expenses. He had several ways to approach his new business including working by himself or taking on a partner. Both ways needed more thought to determine what each would involve. In terms of the rational decision-making model, Carlos is in which of the following steps?

• A) Defining the situation
• B) Describing and collecting needed information
• C) Develop alternatives
• D) Determining if the decision was a good one

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Definitions:

Escalating commitment

A decision-making process where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a failing course of action due to the significant resources already spent.

Non-programmed Decision-Making

The process of making decisions in unpredictable and unique situations, requiring creative and critical thinking beyond routine procedures.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution, due to constraints.

Consultative decisions

a process where decision-making is shared among group members, often leading to consensus.